Café WRAP at Bishopton Community Centre celebrated its 1st anniversary on Friday, 1st April 2016. It has been an incredible achievement of all the team involved and in particular of Sue Livingstone, Rita Cemis, Carey Moon and Mike Strophair. Our pilot Day
TRIBUTE TO JOHN MACARTNEY-FILGATE
24th March 2016, marks a very sad day for us at WRAP. John Macartney-Filgate, who was one of WRAP’s co-founders, an ex-Chairman and one of its greatest supporters, passed away this morning at Coventry Hospital. John will be dearly missed,
TWIDDLEMUFFS, WOULD YOU LIKE TO DO SOME?
What are TWIDDLEMUFFS? Twiddlemuffs are hand muffs that have bits and pieces sown on to them, that allow for endless hours of sensory discovery for those living with dementia. Twiddlemuffs can be done either through the use of sown tubes of material or, if you are
” I have enjoyed very much looking back over the years, some memories have been sad, others a joy to remember and some I had thought were forgotten forever. To see all this information put together makes me feel so proud of my lovely family.”
We have put together a leaflet that explains how a Life Review can be compiled, so that memories can be held on to forever. To view it, please follow the link:
How to Compile a Life Review March2016.
The benefits of a Life Review are immeasurable, for both the person who reminisces and for the person who is compiling the information. It is an exercise that will remain an important part of the family memoir, for as long as it exists in time.
HOW TO COMPILE A LIFE REVIEW
CLAY SESSION AT CAFÉ WRAP BISHOPTON
On February 12th, we had Carey Moon, a well known ceramist based in Warwick, organise a fun clay session. It was a session that got everyone participating, stirred enthusiasm and above all imagination. Small bowls were made using an interesting and
NEW COUNTRY LIFE TRIGGER BOX
We have over 40 trigger boxes but we like adding new ones! We have a farmyard and we are celebrating Country Life! Maggie Curtis has created a new box set around the joys of country life, which we hope will prove popular.
THE FOOD OF LOVE CAFÉ
The Food of Love Café, is a lovely café opposite the entrance to the Shakespeare´s birthplace on Henley Street, Stratford-Upon-Avon. During the warmer weather, the outdoor seating option is a great place to people watch and unwind. Mrs Gabriel, a
CAFÉ WRAP AT WELLESBOURNE VILLAGE HALL
On Wednesday 27th, Café Wrap, opens officially at Wellesbourne Village Hall. Our Café is a place for people living with dementia and their carers to share experiences, find support and relax. Every Wednesday, between 2pm and 4pm, do join us
EASTNOR HOUSE – COMMUNITY HUB & CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE?
WRAP are still looking for a permanent home in Stratford, while at the same time seeking to connect with and provide a hub for other charities, enabling us all to serve the community better. Eastnor House (photographed) has the potential to
NEW HOME, NEW PHONE
As a result of the development of a new hospital in Stratford upon Avon and with the help of the NHS Trust, WRAP has found a new home for two years. WRAP offices and some of the resource centre items
